Woman escapes attempted kidnapping

CHICO - A woman escaped a kidnapper who pulled a plastic bag over her head and tried to force her into a vehicle at about 8 p.m. Friday.

The 21-year-old woman saw a man who she described as 30 to 35 years old and wearing dark clothing as she walked on the 1200 block of West Sacramento Avenue, according to a press release from the Chico Police Department. The man pulled a plastic bag over the woman's head after the two exchanged comments.

The woman told police that the would-be kidnapper dragged her along the sidewalk and tried to force her into a vehicle. She kicked him and was able to escape.

Police are asking anyone with information or who witnessed what happened to call 897-4900.